Common College Terms

What is the term used to reference a college "teacher"?

• Advisor

• Faculty

• Registrar

• Bursar

The calculation of a student's grade on a 4.0 scale is called a

• GPA

• Score

• Grade

• Rank

What is a college graduation ceremony called?

• Convocation

• Founder's Day

• Award Ceremony

• Commencement

What is a Prerequisite? 

• Cheating or taking someone's work

• Part of the admissions process before you are accepted

• A required course that must be completed before taking a more advanced one.

• A scholarship

What is the name of the billing department on a college campus?

• Collections

• Financial Aid

• Bursar

• Advancement

If you end the semester with a 3.5 or higher GPA you end up on what list?

• Dean's List

• Genius List

• Advisor List

• President List

What is the minimum number of credits you need to be enrolled in to be a full-time student?

• 9

• 15

• 12

• 18

What is the name of the Learning Management System Mitchell uses for students to submit work?

• Noodle

• Doodle

• Moodle

• Poodle

Who do you meet with during registration to create your schedule for the upcoming semester?

• Your Advisor

• A Tutor

• Meredith Adler

• The Dean

Classes offered by Mitchell College during the winter and summer time is called what?

• Vacation

• Independent Study

• Elective

• Minimester